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23-12-2024

Photographer : Pratikruti, Pratik Chandresa

Vidarth is an example of contemporary residential architecture that takes inspiration from traditional building elements and promotes a lifestyle which is deeply rooted with a modern approach. It is an attempt to harmonize traditional materials with a modern design sense.

The house is built on a 5400 sq ft plot with a small garden and verandah space in the front. As one enters, one is welcomed by a foyer space which opens in formal living space on one side and family room on the other side. The lift core with the foyer space is planned in such a way that the formal living space is separated from the rest of the house. Separating the formal living space from the main areas allowed for the family spaces to be as open as possible without compromising on the privacy. The ground floor is organized around the central courtyard which is an interpretation of the traditional typology of haveli houses of Rajasthan. The central court is surrounded by dining, an open kitchen, family spaces and master bedroom areas on the ground floor and on the upper floor it is surrounded by passage that leads to son bedroom, entertainment room and guest bedrooms.

The beautifully designed indoor courtyard filters in natural light from the skylight and forms the centre point of the house, around which all activities happen. This brings in the nostalgia of the traditional houses that the clients have lived through their lives. The walls of the courtyard are adorned with Agra red sandstone with panels of Basalt stone with brass inlays. The wall also features a decorative panel with hand painted lotus motif.

Udaipur,Rajasthan,India

Architects	:	The Brick Tales
Area	:	5750 sq. ft.
Year of Completion	:	2024
Website	:	https://www.instagram.com/thebricktales/

Exterior view of Vidarth by The Brick Tales

The primary flooring material is light grey coloured terrazzo which is used in combination of white marble inlays and stripes of different proportions in the passage area which subtly creates a sense of direction and flow in the space. The transition of spaces is thus very well articulated with the detailed flooring patterns. The flooring in the courtyard and foyer space is further detailed with inlay patterns of Agra red sandstone and white marble which further adds to the earthy visual rhythm of the surrounding. On the first floor, the son bedroom and the balcony space has flooring detail in kudapah inlay with the same light grey terrazzo. The son bedroom in the front and the entertainment room is connected with a spacious balcony with skylight and Agra sandstone louvers which forms a very interesting play of light as well as maintains privacy of these spaces.

Exterior view of Vidarth by The Brick Tales

Formal living of Vidarth by The Brick Tales

Family living of Vidarth by The Brick Tales

Kitchen of Vidarth by The Brick Tales

Central Courtyard of Vidarth by The Brick Tales

The south façade is clad in Basalt stone with a curved peeping window which gives a clear view of the main gate without being seen in the front. This also forms a very interesting feature in the façade with an arched verandah space which is connected to the master bedroom on the ground floor. The first floor is wrapped in vertical stone louvers functioning both as a shading device and a privacy screen. It also gives a very cohesive look to the façade while creating a perfect balance with the grey Basalt stone walls.